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Hello, Does your hot water tank have a power vent blower? If it does have one, it will need to be replaced even though it may seem to work. If the pilot light does not light, you will need to replace the Honeywell controller. One other thing that you should check is the filter located in the...

Hi Scott, I am glad to hear from you again. I really like your layout with the sink next to the toilet. Once you are happy with the exact placement of all of your fixtures, you are now ready to install all of your drain and vent piping. The double sink will need two PVC J-traps, one for each...

Hello, These are the main reasons why I WILL NOT use PEX water lines. I DO NOT TRUST THEM. PEX lines tend to also get brittle, and I have known PEX lines to rupture. My advice is to replace all of the water lines with tried and true heavy-wall COPPER water pipes. Copper lines should last...

Hello, Do not use PEX RED and BLUE water lines as they will leak in time. They also get brittle and could crack in years to come. I will NOT use them if you paid me to use them. PEX water lines are rather new, and they have been known to leak at the fittings in walls. Please stick to what...

Hello, I recommend that you use 3/4" plywood with 5/8" plasterboard on top for durability and fire resistance. Bob

Hello Sandy, This could possibly be a Delta faucet. Bob

Hello, I use Amtrol expansion tanks. I have no experience using Pro Select expansion tanks. What are you using the expansion tanks for? Your hot water tank or your heating system? Whatever you use them for, please make sure that you set the correct bladder air pressure per your application...

Hello Scott, Yes, vent pipes look good. I do not see a problem with the pipe layout as shown. However, even though your layout is good, I would strongly suggest that you run a dedicated vent pipe for the toilet and disconnect it from the sink and shower vent pipe. Also, you may wish to...

Hello Michael, Yes, a booster pump will do the job. However please make sure that the head pressure is not greater than 65 to 75 psi maximum. If head pressure is greater than that, you will start to wear out or blow out the rubber washers in all of your valves and plumbing fixtures throughout...

Hello, Please use wall mollies and copper or plastic U-clamps around the hot and cold water pipes, two clamps per pipe. This should hold the pipes in place. Bob

Hello, Please use wall mollies and copper or plastic

Hello Steve, I agree. Please have the plumbing company come out to remove their broken auger, and you should be fine. Bob

Hello, By looking at your pipes, it seems that you need to put a vent pipe after the J-trap. You will need to install a T-pipe first, approximately four or five inches after the J-trap, and put it in line with the drain pipe. You may need to cut two inches or so out of the drain pipe to make...

Hi R. Miller, Yes, the gas pipe should be installed straight so that it will not stress the pipe and the fittings that are attached to the gas pipe line. Please keep in mind that by keeping the gas pipe straight, it will assure you that the gas line will not be under any stress. Also, keeping...

Hi Chris. On your system there is a temperature set point adjustment to set the temperature of the hot water. It seems that the set point is set too close to the cold water input temperature. Check the manual for set point adjustment and readjust it to a higher temperature set point. If that...

Hello, My name is Bob. I am the inventor of the Talking Water Tank Minder. My invention is presently being used in New Jersey. It is a brand-new product that took three years to develop and patent. My invention prevents a failing hot water tank from damaging your apartment, house, or condo due...